Suzuki scores 3 runs and Mariners rap out 14 hits in a 7-6 win over Royals

3B Adrian Beltre back in Seattle lineup after 5-week absence

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Seattle Mariners third baseman Adrian Beltre is back in the lineup after a five-week absence.

Vermes named Wizards interim coach after firing head coach Onalfo

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Wizards have named Peter Vermes the interim head coach for the rest of the season.

After 6 weeks away, Adrian Beltre returning to Mariners for opener of Kansas City series

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Gold Glove third baseman Adrian Beltre is returning to the Seattle Mariners.

Kansas City Wizards fire head coach Curt Onalfo, assistant coach Kris Kelderman

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Wizards have fired head coach Curt Onalfo.

Chiefs waive Connor Barth, clearing way for Succop to be team’s kicker this season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have waived kicker Connor Barth, likely clearing the way for seventh-round draft pick Ryan Succop to be the team’s starter this season.

Spokes, grapes and pioneer history: Cycling Missouri’s Katy Trail, one sip at a time

HERMANN, Mo. — The 19th century German settlers who saw visions of the Rhineland in the rolling Missouri hills likely didn’t anticipate the more modern voyagers who flock to these parts: Spandex-wearing, energy-bar-chowing cyclists lured by a 236-mile rails-to-trails path — the nation’s longest.

Nippert shuts down Royals in relief, Rangers score 7 times off bullpen in 7-2 win

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dustin Nippert allowed one hit in a stellar job of relief pitching, and the Texas Rangers scored seven times off the Kansas City bullpen in a 7-2 victory over the Royals on Sunday.

Hochevar strikes out career-high 13, Soria closes out Royals’ 6-3 win over Texas

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Luke Hochevar struck out a career-high 13 in seven innings and closer Joakim Soria earned a rare six-out save, helping the Kansas City Royals end a 10-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night.

Road to recovery: Rangers players starting to feel better, no new reports of swine flu

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If Texas pitcher Vicente Padilla had been diagnosed with swine flu a few months ago, it might have sent a wave of fear through the majors.

Feldman outpitches Greinke, Rangers extend win streak to five, 2-0 over slumping Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Scott Feldman outpitched Zack Greinke with eight scoreless innings and the Texas Rangers extended their winning streak to five games with a 2-0 victory over the slumping Kansas City Royals on Friday night

Rangers pitcher Vicente Padilla tests positive for swine flu, expected to make next start

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Texas Rangers pitcher Vicente Padilla tested positive for swine flu, though his symptoms are subsiding and he’s expected to make his next start.

Guillen out up to 10 weeks with torn knee ligament sustained while putting on shin guard

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jose Guillen’s disappointing second season in Kansas City has taken a bizarre twist: The Royals right fielder could miss up to 10 weeks due to a knee injury sustained while he was putting on a shin guard.

Guillen headed to 15-day DL after spraining knee while putting on shin guard

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Royals right fielder Jose Guillen is headed to the 15-day disabled list after spraining his right knee while putting on his shin guard against the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday night.

Izturis drives in four, Angels rally again against Kansas City’s bullpen in win over Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Maicer Izturis had four RBIs and Los Angeles scored five runs in the eighth inning against Kansas City’s beleaguered bullpen, helping the Angels beat the Royals 9-6 Wednesday night to complete an improbable three-game sweep.

Angels option O’Sullivan to Triple-A Salt Lake, call up OF Terry Evans

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Los Angeles Angels have optioned right-hander Sean O’Sullivan to Triple-A Salt Lake and called up outfielder Terry Evans.

Aybar’s four hits, three-run triple helps Angels beat Royals 10-2 and complete sweep

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Erick Aybar broke open a close game with a three-run triple and had seven hits in two games Tuesday, helping the Los Angeles Angels complete a doubleheader sweep with a 10-2 win over the hapless Kansas City Royals.

Aybar’s bat, legs lift Angels to 8-5 win over struggling Royals in opener of doubleheader

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Erick Aybar created problems with his bat and on the bases, and Ervin Santana scuffled through six innings to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas Royals 8-5 Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader.

Angels, Royals to make up rainout as part of doubleheader on Tuesday.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Monday night’s game between the Los Angeles Angels and Kansas City Royals has been postponed due to rain. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Tuesday.

Royals manager Trey Hillman given vote of confidence despite struggling in second year

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — General manager Dayton Moore has given Kansas City Royals manager Trey Hillman a vote of confidence, saying he will return next season.

Rays rally again against struggling Royals bullpen for 4-3 victory over Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Gabe Gross drew a bases-loaded walk to force in the tiebreaking run with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied against a struggling Kansas City bullpen for a 4-3 victory over the Royals on Sunday.

Willy Aybar goes 4-for-4 and Tampa Bay rallies for 4-2 victory over Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Willy Aybar was 4-for-4, including an RBI double for the go-ahead run in the eighth, and Tampa Bay beat the reeling Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Saturday night.

Evan Longoria and Pat Burrell homer, drive in 3 to power Tampa Bay past Kansas City 8-7

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evan Longoria and Pat Burrell hit two-run homers in consecutive innings to help the Tampa Bay Rays rally for an 8-7 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.

KC OF Jose Guillen misses Rays-Royals game because he’s late returning from Dominican Republic

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Royals right fielder Jose Guillen was not on hand for Kansas City’s game against Tampa Bay on Friday night because he was late getting back from the Dominican Republic.

Person close to negotiations tells AP that Chiefs have signed QB Matt Cassel to long-term deal

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A person close to the negotiations says the Kansas City Chiefs have signed quarterback Matt Cassel to a multiyear deal.

Sprint Nextel signs $5 billion networking deal with Ericsson, transfers 6,000 employees

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sprint Nextel Corp. on Thursday announced it will transfer operation of its wireless and wireline networks to Swedish telecommunications equipment maker LM Ericsson.

NCAA places Missouri Western women’s hoops on probation, orders program to forfeit wins

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The NCAA has sanctioned the women’s basketball program at Missouri Western for letting an ineligible athlete play for two seasons.

Olivo, Callaspo drive in two runs each as Royals gain split with 6-3 win over White Sox

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Alberto Callaspo got his fourth RBI in two days and Miguel Olivo hit a two-run homer to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Sunday for a split of their four-game series.

Callaspo’s 3 RBIs lead Royals to 6-4 win over White Sox that snaps Chicago’s 7-game win streak

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Alberto Callaspo drove in three runs and the Kansas City Royals eclipsed their run total from their previous four games in a 6-4 victory over the White Sox on Saturday that snapped Chicago’s seven-game winning streak.

John Danks goes 7 strong innings as streaking White Sox beat sinking Royals 5-0

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — John Danks threw 7 1-3 shutout innings and got a big lift from reliever Scott Linebrink as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-0 on Friday night for their seventh straight victory.

Chicago’s Mark Buehrle allows six hits in 4-1 victory over Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mark Buehrle was dominant into the ninth inning, allowing six hits and a run, and the surging Chicago White Sox beat Kansas City 4-1 Thursday night for their sixth victory in a row.

Joe Mauer’s raises average to .392, 3-for-3 day leads Twins over Royals 5-1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Joe Mauer went 3-for-3, raising his average to .392 and backing pitcher Glen Perkins in the Minnesota Twins’ 5-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.

Kansas coach says highly touted Henry brothers still planning to play for the Jayhawks

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas coach Bill Self’s fence-mending trip worked: Xavier and C.J. Henry are still coming to Lawrence to play for the Jayhawks.

Xavier Henry says he will still be attending Kansas

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After a frantic day that had Kansas fans fretting they might lose a prized recruit, Xavier Henry texted a local radio station late Tuesday night saying he decided to stay with the Jayhawks.

Morneau homers, Twins win third straight, 2-1 over struggling Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Justin Morneau homered for the third straight game and Scott Baker labored through five tough innings, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 2-1 victory over the hapless Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.